How far is Lake Telemark, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Lake Telemark, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.17 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.2 mi
40.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.17 mi
Kilometers
58.21 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Telemark
Wed, Apr 22, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Telemark
2026-04-22T05:27
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Telemark
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Florham Park
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Lake Telemark
17 mi
00h 22m
To Elizabeth
19.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Telemark and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Telemark and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Telemark Road

    145 m · 26 sec · Telemark Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Green Pond Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Green Pond Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Paterson, New York

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Telemark and Elizabeth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 28%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.7 mi · 16%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 13%
Green Pond Road
4 mi · 11%
I 287 South
3.59 mi · 10%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florham Park
00h 22m from Lake Telemark
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Telemark and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Telemark to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Florham Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Lake Telemark and 19.2 miles from Elizabeth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Telemark and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Florham Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florham Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florham Park.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Telemark and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.55 km).

Lake Telemark

#1 Lake Telemark

Census designated place in Rockaway Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population1,255
Coordinates40.9567700, -74.4979300
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Telemark Road (-74.497558, 40.956925)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.89 $11.77
Premium $4.95 $6.34 $12.68
Diesel $5.98 $7.65 $15.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Telemark and Elizabeth. The current time is 05:27:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.